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emeraldcalm
11-18-2005, 05:17 PM
anyone know roughly how long a cannabis plant will survive without water?
Zandor
11-18-2005, 05:18 PM
24-48 hours in hydro then the stress is to high, in dirt I would guess about a week or so but that's just a guess. There are many factors in dirt that can extend or shorten that time.
BobBong
11-18-2005, 05:24 PM
24-48 hours in hydro then the stress is to high, in dirt I would guess about a week or so but that's just a guess. There are many factors in dirt that can extend or shorten that time.

:rolleyes:
What he said.

Some things to consider would be the temperature of the grow area,humidity and size of the pot.
Personally, i can't go 5 days without watering my plants..but they're also almost 40 days into 12/12...so...

It also depends on the size of the plant
emeraldcalm
11-18-2005, 05:30 PM
Is there anything i can do if its an indoor grow and i wont be able to water for 10 days?
Psycho4Bud
11-18-2005, 06:52 PM
Is there anyway to rig up some type of slow drip system? Just a thought!
super420
11-19-2005, 12:15 AM
A passive wick system might work. Nylon rope in through the mix, through the bottom of the container into a basin of water. You might be able to extend the watering period that way. OR, have friend water while you're away. Although I don't trust enough people with my girls to let anyone even know that they're there . . .
Zandor
11-19-2005, 01:52 AM
You can buy a drip system from the store and set the timer to water while you are gone. It's easy with just water but if you need nutrients there is a tank with a siphon attachment that can mix the nutrients for you to feed the plant while you are gone. I would just stick to the water it's only 10 day's.
Kurtfolder
11-19-2005, 05:10 PM
they sell gel spikes at DIY stores, the gel seaps out little by little watering the plant
Bspectral
11-21-2005, 09:35 PM
While your away for days or weeks or for everyday . Yes you can add plant food and ferts to your tank or container and it will work for you. 5$ can. for each plant.
JohnnyPotGrower
11-22-2005, 01:50 AM
that thing is awesome! where do you get them??
Bspectral
11-22-2005, 07:11 AM
Its the 'Blumat' Look up Blumat site on your search page ,and they are available at canadian growshops.